Cumbrian schools that have been praised by parents (Photo: Pixabay, Google Maps) FOR many, teachers are considered to be the unsung heroes of lockdown. They have gone above and beyond for their pupils during the pandemic, providing extra lessons and thinking of new ways to keep the children engaged- even via zoom calls. Luckily, teachers (and some parents) can breathe a sigh of relief as schools are set to fully reopen from 8 March. However, the hard work that teachers put into their jobs is unlikely to be forgotten. Yesterday, (28 February) we asked our readers ‘Which schools or teachers have gone above and beyond during lockdown and how?’.
BBC News
By Zara Morgan
image copyrightBethany Kingsley It feels like you re being punished for something you didn t do.
Amanda Quinn describes living through lockdown with early onset dementia as scary and feeling lost .
Two years ago, she was diagnosed with the condition aged 49, and said the disease was a ticking time bomb for her husband and four children.
Alzheimer s Society Cymru support worker Lorraine Davies said lockdown had brought a great sense of loss to many families.
Since her diagnosis, Amanda says she has lost her sense of what day it is, her concentration, and she struggles with speech occasionally and suffers more with incontinence.